Difference between revisions of "Bus Rapid Transit"
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| − | Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a concept of providing faster and higher quality bus service comparable to rail. Because many transit agencies cannot afford to build rail lines, | + | Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a concept of providing faster and higher quality bus service comparable to rail. Because many transit agencies cannot afford to build rail lines, bus rapid transit is a cost effective mean to enhance ridership, particularly for smaller cities. |
There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail: | There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail: | ||
* Limited stops | * Limited stops | ||
| − | * | + | * Enhanced bus stops that may: |
| − | * Dedicated | + | ** Provide improved amenities, improve operational efficiency, offer step-free boarding |
| + | * Dedicated busway | ||
* Signal priority | * Signal priority | ||
* Proof of payment fare scheme | * Proof of payment fare scheme | ||
| − | * Distinctive vehicle branding | + | * Distinctive vehicle branding |
| − | + | ==BRT lines== | |
| − | + | * [[:Category:Mixed traffic BRT|List of Rapid bus lines that operate in mixed traffic]] | |
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| − | + | * [[:Category:Arterial busway BRT|List of BRT lines with busway on arterials]] | |
| − | * [[ | ||
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| − | + | * [[:Category:Off street busway BRT|List of BRT lines with off street busway]] | |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| + | * [[:Category:Express bus corridors|List of freeway corridors with HOV/bus lanes]] | ||
[[Category: Bus Transit]] | [[Category: Bus Transit]] | ||
[[Category: Terminologies]] | [[Category: Terminologies]] | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 15 June 2014
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a concept of providing faster and higher quality bus service comparable to rail. Because many transit agencies cannot afford to build rail lines, bus rapid transit is a cost effective mean to enhance ridership, particularly for smaller cities.
There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail:
- Limited stops
- Enhanced bus stops that may:
- Provide improved amenities, improve operational efficiency, offer step-free boarding
- Dedicated busway
- Signal priority
- Proof of payment fare scheme
- Distinctive vehicle branding
